Dunkin' bids farewell to 'The Dunkin' Donuts Center' in Providence: Saying good-bye
The Dunkin' Donuts Center is no more.
The sign came down on the La Salle Square building in Providence Wednesday afternoon, marking the end of an era.
Dunkin's naming rights to the building expired June 30, but the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority allowed the sign to remain while negotiating a new deal.
The company released a statement late Wednesday afternoon on the name change:
“Dunkin’ has made the difficult decision to not renew its naming rights partnership with the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority. We are incredibly proud to have served as the namesake of The Dunk, as it has become affectionately known by hundreds of thousands of fans from across the country, for the last 21 years. This arena has evolved into one of New England’s premier entertainment hubs, and we are thrilled to have been a part of so many of its iconic moments.
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“We remain as committed as ever to supporting Rhode Island’s vibrant sports, music, arts and cultural scenes, and we are looking forward to exploring additional opportunities in the coming months. We thank the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority and the many tenants of The Dunk; and the entire state of Rhode Island for making this space so special.”
The new name of the building is not officially yet known.
At least one interested party: Amica Mutual Insurance Co. in talks for naming rights to The Dunk
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This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: 'The Dunkin' Donuts Center' sign comes down off Providence arena
